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If you prioritize picture quality, especially in darker environments, and are interested in features that support a more advanced gaming experience, the Sony X90J may be the better choice, as it is reported to perform better in these aspects. However, if you prefer to save money but still want good overall performance, the Vizio M-Series offers a competitive option that excels in certain features like local dimming and reflection handling, which are important for bright room usage, but it may not match the Sony in terms of gaming features or motion handling. Keep in mind that the Vizio has a 60Hz panel compared to the Sony's 120Hz, which could affect fast motion clarity during sports and action movies. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X90J (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Good for use as monitor
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Advantages of the Vizio M-Series (LCD)
- The Vizio M-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X90J (LCD).
Key differences
Sports
7.1
6.2
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90J (LCD) is good for sports, while the Vizio M-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90J is better suited for sports as it has superior motion processing and response time, essential for the fast-paced nature of sports content, ensuring smooth motion and minimal blur. On the other hand, the Vizio M-Series, while decent, falls short in these areas, resulting in less optimal performance for sports viewing due to higher levels of motion blur and slower response time.
Gaming
8.2
6.4
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
8.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio M-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90J stands out for gaming due to its higher refresh rate and better response time, allowing for smoother motion and less blur during fast-paced games compared to the Vizio M-Series, which has a standard refresh rate and fair response time, making it less suitable for fast gaming scenarios.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9
7.6
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio M-Series (LCD) is good.
The Sony X90J is very good for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs because it excels in upscaling lower resolution content and has excellent color accuracy out of the box, making it well suited for typical broadcast content. The Vizio M-Series is also good in these aspects but has a lower upscaling score and slightly less color accuracy out of the box, which means while it is capable, it may not be as crisp or true-to-life as the Sony X90J for such content.
Bright Room
7.6
6.6
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
7.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Vizio M-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90J performs better than the Vizio M-Series in bright rooms due to its superior reflection handling and higher brightness in both SDR and HDR, ensuring clearer visibility in well-lit settings. While the Vizio M-Series presents a fair reflection handling capability, it may not be as effective as the Sony X90J in maintaining picture quality under strong ambient lighting.
Cost
$998
$750
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Sony X90J (LCD) has a price of $998 and the Vizio M-Series (LCD) costs $750.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.8
7.6
7.63/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X90J (LCD) and Vizio M-Series (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.9
7.6
7.63/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
6.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90J (LCD) and Vizio M-Series (LCD) are both good for movies & TV.
The Sony X90J boasts impressive local dimming and black uniformity, which enhances movie and cinematic TV watching by providing deep blacks and reducing screen blooming, but it has poor viewing angles that can affect the picture quality from side views. In comparison, the Vizio M-Series also delivers on contrast and black uniformity, vital for a cinematic experience, and has better colors out of the box, but it falls short in terms of local dimming, which is less effective at improving dark scene detail and controlling bloom around bright objects on the screen.
Cartoons & Animation
8.3
8.3
7.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) and Sony X90J (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony X90J delivers excellent colors right out of the box and has a good color gamut and color volume, which is crucial for accurately displaying the vibrant hues typically found in cartoons and animation. The Vizio M-Series also provides very good performance out of the box with a very good color gamut, ensuring cartoons look lively and engaging, but its color volume is simply good, which may slightly limit its range of colors compared to the Sony.
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How the Sony X90J (LCD) and the Vizio M-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sony X90J (LCD) | Vizio M-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $750 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 3, 2021 | July 4, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X90J | M65Q7-J01 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.3/10 | 8/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.7/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.8" x 57.2" x 2.8" | 32.9" x 57" x 3.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.2" | 34.1" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 50.5 lbs | 51.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 400 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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About Sony
Sony stands as a highly experienced and widely trusted TV manufacturer, earning a reputation that surpasses all others. A Japanese company, Sony has been making TVs for far longs than it has been making Playstation game consoles. Sony's high-end TVs are often regarded as the ultimate choice for videophiles, representing the epitome of quality, albeit at a premium price point. Renowned for their advanced and precise motion handling, as well as their cutting-edge local dimming algorithms, Sony consistently delivers unparalleled performance in these areas. They include Google TV software with all their TV sets, which grants access to the largest selection of apps available and they also include Bravia Core which is a movie streaming platform specifically for Sony TVs that offers higher picture quality by using more bandwidth.
About Vizio
Vizio is an American company. While they initially gained recognition for offering budget-friendly TVs, they have successfully expanded their product lineup to include high-end options as well. They manufacture TVs primarily in Mexico, China, and Vietnam. Similar to many Korean TV brands, Vizio developed its own smart TV software called SmartCast. In the past, SmartCast was not the best smart TV software, but it has evolved so that it is now good for using your TV and connecting to streaming services.
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